Post by Action Reporter on Jan 2, 2002 23:32:31 GMT -5
What a great website.
While not a big action bowler in terms of money -- I always looked for pot games which you could find in almost every bowling alley in the 70's. My friend Paul Lorefice and I always traveled late at night to watch the great action shooters at lots of houses. I bowled leagues at Parkside, Maple, Mill Basin, the original Gil Hodges, Diplomat, Park Circle, Kenmore (and some I can't remember). I remember George Stillman (always loved his release). I remember the Beeber (can't believe he's mentioned here). I bowled in some Kegler tournaments. The whole atmosphere of bowling alleys was so different. I too watch some of the young talented kids practicing today and can't believe the lack of respect for the game I see. The game is definitely too, too easy today with the conditions and pins and equipment. I averaged 195 at Parkside in the early 70's and was one of the best in that house. 195 today is low bowler in some leagues. Oh well -- it has been great reminiscing about the great action days. I'll keep coming back to this site and will tell all my friends back in Brooklyn about it.~~ Gary Rich
While not a big action bowler in terms of money -- I always looked for pot games which you could find in almost every bowling alley in the 70's. My friend Paul Lorefice and I always traveled late at night to watch the great action shooters at lots of houses. I bowled leagues at Parkside, Maple, Mill Basin, the original Gil Hodges, Diplomat, Park Circle, Kenmore (and some I can't remember). I remember George Stillman (always loved his release). I remember the Beeber (can't believe he's mentioned here). I bowled in some Kegler tournaments. The whole atmosphere of bowling alleys was so different. I too watch some of the young talented kids practicing today and can't believe the lack of respect for the game I see. The game is definitely too, too easy today with the conditions and pins and equipment. I averaged 195 at Parkside in the early 70's and was one of the best in that house. 195 today is low bowler in some leagues. Oh well -- it has been great reminiscing about the great action days. I'll keep coming back to this site and will tell all my friends back in Brooklyn about it.~~ Gary Rich